Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) Musical Comedy To Tour In 2026

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is heading Down Under. The 2026 Australian tour will play at Melbourne’s Atheneum Theatre from 18 June, Sydney Opera House from 16 July, IPAC Wollongong from 2 September, Canberra Theatre Centre from 16 September and QPAC, Brisbane from 30 September.

Direct from the West End, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones are fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.

This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. Coming to Australia for the first time, five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life with heart, humour and unstoppable energy in this modern take on one of the world’s most adapted pieces of literature.

Producers Neil Gooding and Alex Woodward said, “We both saw Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) in London. It opened in the West End not long after Covid had ravaged the arts, and it was a hilarious little joy-bomb that we all badly needed to bring us back to theatres. It is clever, funny and quirky, and allows a cast of amazing female actors, comediennes and singers to showcase all of their skills. We can't wait to bring the show to Australia for the first time... and to reveal the amazing performers who will bring the show to life!”

Photographer: Mihaela Bodlovicast

www.prideandprejudicesortof.com.au

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of)

By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen

Original production directed by Isobel McArthur

Co-Director Simon Harvey

Produced by Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions

by arrangement with David Pugh Limited

SEASON DETAILS

MELBOURNE

Venue                          Atheneum Theatre

Season                        18 June – 12 July

Performance Times     Tues-Wed 7pm, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm

Prices:                         From $65 (Transaction fees apply)

Bookings:                    ticketmaster.com.au or phone (03) 9650 1500

Groups 8+ visit ticketmaster.com.au

Groups 20+ email groups@ticketmaster.com.au

SYDNEY

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Venue                          Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Season                        16 July – 30 August

Performance Times     Tues-Sun 7pm, Wed & Sat 2pm, Sun 1 or 2pm (times vary weekly)

Prices:                         From $69 (Transaction fees apply)

Bookings:                    https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/theatre/pride-prejudice-sort-of or (02) 9250 7777

Groups 8 + call (02) 9250 7777

Presales from 28 October, General Public sale from 31 October

WOLLONGONG

Presented by Merrigong Theatre Company

Venue                          IMB Theatre, IPAC

Season                        2-13 September

Performance Times     Tue 6.30pm, Wed-Thurs 6:30 or 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Thurs 11am, Sat & Sun 1:30pm (times vary weekly)

Prices:                         From $84 (Transaction fees apply)

Bookings:                    merrigong.com.au or (02) 4224 5999

                                    Groups 8+ call (02) 4224 5999

Tickets on sale from 4 November

CANBERRA

Venue                          Canberra Theatre, Canberra Theatre Centre

Season                        16-27 September

Performance Times     Tues 6:30pm, Wed-Sat 7:30pm, Wed, Sat & Sun 1:30pm, Sun 6:30pm (times vary weekly)

Prices:                         From $65.90 (Transaction fees apply)

Bookings:                    canberratheatrecentre.com.au or (02) 6275 2700

                                    Groups 8+ call (02) 6275 2727

Presales from 29 October, General Public sale from 30 October

BRISBANE

Venue                          Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

Season                        30 September – 18 October

Performance Times     Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm (times vary weekly)

Prices:                         From $65 (Transaction fees apply)

Bookings:                    qpac.com.au or phone 136 246

                                    Groups 8+ call (07) 3840 7466

Waitlist now at www.prideandprejudicesortof.com.au